How did RunnersConnect Help?

Instead of running all out every day, we devised a plan with structured workouts to give her body the varying stimuli it craves. This included specific paces for workouts (tempos, threshold intervals, etc.), long runs, and even easy runs - which we insisted be kept easy!

#2: Accountability and decision making

As Laurie’s coaches, we did our job - coaching! Rather than force her to make dozens of small decisions every day, we did the heavy lifting and made sure she knew EXACTLY what she needed to do every single day. That means exact paces for intervals, detailed instructions for strength exercises and cross-training, and insistence upon much-needed rest.

Then we gave her feedback on each workout so she knows when she’s doing it right and when her training needs a bit of tinkering.

#3: On-the-go adjustments for weather, family obligations, and other life events.

Any time something came up, Laurie simply posted a note to the coaches. We then made adjustments to maximize the training benefit and give her the time off she needed.

In addition, whenever the summer heat in Georgia became too much, Laurie could easily adjust her paces with our Temperature Adjustment tool, ensuring her effort doesn’t exceed the intent of the workout.

What Were the Results?

Within her first year with RC, Laurie lifted her running to another level. This culminated in PR’s at 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and a huge 3:13 PR full marathon in Savannah, GA!

Now she’s happy, healthy, and training for even bigger goals down the road.